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4 Emerging Edtech Trends in 2020

The CoolCatTeacher

From coding to robotics and augmented reality and his favorite (which he saved for last), learn how a leading-edge K-8 program is using technology to teach all students the skills and thinking capacities they need to be successful in the modern era. Never stop learning! Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year

The CoolCatTeacher

She bravely reflects on the real struggles, challenges, and quality of education in the school year 2020-2021. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Twitter: @ MsJohnstonSci.

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Science Interactive Group Acquires Another Company to Grow Its Lab Education Kits

Edsurge

In business, two companies may join to build a stronger foundation, winning new customers and offering more services to existing ones. At least, that’s the idea for Tim Loomer, CEO of science education holding company Science Interactive Group. The combined science lab kit company will use the name “Science Interactive” in January.

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Top 5 new EdTech tools that you might use in your university

Neo LMS

According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. For instance, Osso VR is a virtual reality technology company founded on the principle of training surgeons with real world skills that can be directly applied when in the operating room. Robot teachers. 5 New EdTech tools to watch.

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When a College Chatbot Breaks Up With You

Edsurge

For 12 months, Oli kept company with about 500,000 students from the high school class of 2021, more than half of them low-income, minorities, or aspiring first-generation college students. To be clear, Oli is a robot. One saved Oli’s number in her phone as “Helpful Education Robot.” I will miss you robot friend.

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Researchers say AI will ‘greatly impact’ the future of education

The Hechinger Report

Joanna Smith, founder of an ed-tech company that helps schools curb chronic absenteeism, was thinking about how to pivot her company to provide services in a remote learning setting as many brick and mortar schools transitioned online last year. Subscribe today! Start from what is good teaching and learning,” Roschelle said.

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Tell Your Students – These Professions are Hiring Big Time

EdNews Daily

By 2020, the number of jobs for all U.S. Data science skills are the most challenging to recruit for and create massive headaches for companies if not filled. Previously, industrial robots were used almost exclusively for large assembly. Robots aren’t limited to industrial applications. And the future looks bright.

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